Kathleen L. Wiseman
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced Therapeutic Foster Parent specializing in treatment planning, crisis intervention, and child advocacy. Develops individualized plans that address children's emotional and developmental needs. Collaborates effectively with social workers and mental health professionals to create tailored treatment strategies, promoting the well-being of children in care and strengthening family connections.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Parent
State of NC
Winston Salem, NC
07.2006 - Current
- Delivered nurturing care for children in therapeutic foster placements.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address each child's unique needs.
- Created and executed individualized behavioral plans with specific goals to support each child's emotional and developmental needs.
- Facilitated family visitations, fostering open communication with biological parents to strengthen family connections.
- Managed daily routines and activities, promoting stability and growth.
- Provided a safe and nurturing home environment for children in foster care.
- Served as an advocate for children in their placements through active participation in discussions about their future plans.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure that prescribed medications were administered correctly and consistently monitored for effectiveness and side effects.
- Participated in meetings with caseworkers, attorneys, psychologists, social workers, teachers, and counselors to discuss issues related to the child's well-being.
Custumer Sales Repersentive
Pepsi Bottling Group
Winston Salem, NC
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Resolved customer problems with knowledgeable and friendly service, promoting high satisfaction.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in various projects to accomplish shared objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert A. Taft High School
Cincinnati, OH06-1986
Early Childhood Care Cerificate - Early Learning And Child Care
Queen City Vocational
Cincinnati, OH06-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Treatment planning
- Behavioral planning
- Case management
- Medication monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Welfare collaboration
- Documentation
- Family communication
- Advocacy for children
- Child advocate
- Emergency response
- Task prioritization
- Emotional support
- Self-care awareness
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Parent
State of NC
07.2006 - Current
Custumer Sales Repersentive
Pepsi Bottling Group
09.2004 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Robert A. Taft High School
Early Childhood Care Cerificate - Early Learning And Child Care
Queen City Vocational
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
Forsyth Technical Community College